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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Julie Watson

Adorable moment elephants huddle to protect calves during California earthquake

This is the moment when a herd of African elephants instinctively shield their young from a 5.2 magnitude earthquake rattling San Diego Zoo Safari Park.

Video footage captured the dramatic moment the ground began to shake, sending the five elephants scattering before quickly regrouping.

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